Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 86%
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Which interventions should the nurse use to assist the client with grandiose delusions? Select all that apply.
Correct answer
A,B,C
Rationale
To manage grandiose delusions, the nurse should accept the client without reinforcing the delusion, focus on the underlying feelings, and redirect to reality-based topics. Confronting beliefs or limiting interaction to reality-based moments can escalate agitation or alienate the client.